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    Foothill Animal Hospital

    4.3 (135 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Services - Foothill Animal Hospital

    In-clinic pet boarding

    Bath and groom only

    Pet boarding

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    Dental care

    Dental cleaning

    Dental extraction

    Euthanasia

    Full grooming

    Pet haircut

    Mass or tumor removal

    Microchipping

    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Spay or neuter

    Pet vaccinations

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    Ruby feeling the most at ease she ever has been at a Veterinarian's office!
    Katherine H.

    I cannot say enough great things about this vet! In fact, I never realized I wasn't getting the best service at previous veterinarians until I tried this one. These dogs I have now are my first, and it's taken some research, trial and error, and a bit of figuring out! Although I can't claim to have tried it all, everything about the Foothill Animal Hospital and Dr. McCarthy was like a breath of fresh air. The location is nestled in the heart of South Orange County, with major crossroads of El Toro & Portola (right across from Saddleback Church and not far from the Lake Forest Sports Park)! I actually didn't even realize how convenient and close it was until I took my doggie in. The service was top-notch and above and beyond. My puppy, Ruby, is a little bit of a problem child when she it comes to going to the vet- she's had to have many visits in the past and gets very scared and anxious. The staff here did wonders to put her nerves at ease, with treats and amazing service. Even when Ruby was on edge, they were understanding and sympathetic to all her "spunk," as I like to call it. I really appreciated how streamlined and modern the service was as well; anything from appointment reminders, patient forms, a summary of the visit, prescription information, and detailed thorough notes from the doctor on how to proceed were emailed directly to me. It wasn't all cold and digital though - I had real folks making plenty of personalized phone calls to confirm our appointments, summarize the visit, and follow up afterwards. There is a huge effort to pay lots of attention to the client before and after the appointment - this strong line of communication is nice in any industry and is the mark of a good business with great customer relations. At previous vets we've tried, there wasn't much follow-up or follow-through. This was the most noticeable difference with Dr. McCarthy at Foothill Animal Hospital. Really truly I'd like to especially highlight Dr. McCarthy's impressive attention to detail and over abundance of thoroughness. She posed questions and gave information that no one else had ever touched on in the past. She left a detailed voicemail recapping our visit as well as a comprehensive, yet concise written report. She will be personally calling me again when Ruby's lab results come in. Her love and passion for animals shows, and she embodies Foothill Animal Hospital's mantra that they will "treat our pets as if they were theirs."

    Cricket

    Foothill Animal Hospital is consistent with their excellent service! I know I can count on the staff and Dr Reagan to give my pets the best care. They are knowledgeable, caring, helpful, and consistent. I'm grateful to have them caring for my pets.

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    Veronica G.

    Saved our Kitty! We live in San Diego & one morning our cat got out, hopped in the back of my husband's truck and took a ride up to Lake Forest. Cat jumped out on the 5 freeway and someone rescued her and brought her to Fotthill Animal Hospital. The hospital was quick to check for a microchip, found our phone number, and got ahold of us. Our broken hearts were quickly rejoicing in the miracle that our cat was ok and was taken care of by a caring hospital. If we lived nearby, we would become regular clients.

    My best friend, Jake.
    Lauri B.

    Dr. Reagan is over the top best vet around! He has been our vet for the past fifteen years, and also given us quality care and accurate assessments! He always spends time to discuss options, remembers my specific pets and their history, shares the x-rays and results and reviews them with me on the screen to educate me and help to make the best choices. We can always expect full focus and individualized treatment. We always leave with a copy of the results for our files. The doctor always discusses options and risks, never pushes an agenda. Recently he saved my dog's life, again! I brought him there because he was tired, my friends said I was crazy, but he was sleeping more than ever. Dr. Reagan did all of the right things, including full blood test and said, "He's at 13% red blood cells, you need to get him to the hospital for a blood transfusion right now!" I was terrified, and confused, I said, you can't treat him here? He said, I can, but also gave me the risks, noting that the hospital is the only place he can get a transfussion, and that time was of the essence. At that point, I agreed. No risks, I'll go! He called the hospital to tell them we were on our way and to rush us in, which they did the minute we walked through the door! Turns out, my dog ate some pesticides and his white blood cells were killing his red blood cells. He developed IMHA from being poisoned, which is life threatening. Now I'm on an online forum with thousands of people with pets that have IMHA. There are hundreds of cases where several vets didn't run the blood or act in time, and it cost the dog their lives. If you love your animal, take him to a place like this, where they care about your animal as much as you do!

    Toodles Donoho
    Shari D.

    I wrote a review earlier this month, but do not see it featured here on Yelp. Trying again... Dr. Reagan it's a terrific veterinarian, but this post is mainly to highlight those that do so much, but get little in the way of credit. The ladies of the front office at this Animal Hospital are compassionate and caring, each and every one of them. I was recently hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia and a collapsed lung. After a six day stay in the hospital, I returned home to find my Toodles with a medical condition of his own that was causing him a lot of anxiety. I telephoned and had an appointment for 15 minutes later (the drive only took only 5 minutes). When I arrived the ladies were prompt in taking Toodles from me as they could see I was weak and struggling. They took my payment and after voicing their concern as to my welfare helped me to the car with Toodles. Kindness is free, but today finding it is rare. I appreciate this Hospital and Dr. Reagan and their care of my fur-baby, and I appreciate these ladies who go out of their way to take care not only of Toodles but me as well! Thank you ladies! Signed: Toodles and Shari

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    Great staff! Great care for our dog !! They go out if their way ! We were new to the area and tried other vets- landed here !!

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    Ask the Community - Foothill Animal Hospital

    I've not previously had a pet that needs grooming and I'm wondering if it is proper etiquette to tip the groomer at your office?

    Thank you Tracy for asking. I would say that about 60% of our clients tip our groomer Sean. It's really up to you and your comfort.

    Do you see reptiles and have an exotic vet?

    We do see some pocket pets and reptiles. Please call us for more details at 949-380-1255.

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    Both Dr Link and Dr Reagan are knowledgeable and caring vets who take the time to explain treatment plans.

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    OC Paw House

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    We had a sudden schedule change and had to find boarding for our two dogs. Wendy in OC Paw House…read morewas able to accommodate them in very short notice. We received text updates about our dog throughout the day which was very reassuring. We picked up our dogs the next day and they both had smiles on their faces. Very thankful for Wendy and OC Paw House for taking great care of our dogs.

    I was looking for dog boarding at the very last minute and Wendy was very accommodating in taking…read morein my 2 dogs. I literally booked with her 2 days before the stay. My 54 lb Jindo does not do well with strangers, she is all bark but no bite. I was very anxious bringing her to any dog care but Wendy was willing to do an assessment prior to their stay. This was my very first time doing any sort of dog care so I was really worried about leaving them. They did really well and my other dog had so much fun (he's a social butterfly). The main reason I chose this place vs all the other dog boarding is because they offer a "home" living experience rather than a facility/warehouse. My dogs always freely roams the house and lays on our bed, couch, wherever they please so I wanted something similar and Wendy's house provided that. I couldn't bare the thought of them being kept in a narrow sleeping quarter locked throughout the day. Thank you for taking great care of my babies! This place will definitely be my go-to for any future dog boarding.

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    We had such a great experience with Dave! We elected to do in-home training sessions for our…read more(roughly) 1.5 year old pup, Knox. Dave was super patient and informative and gave us great tips for helping with Knox's energy and excitability. Not only that, he did a great job navigating our other dog, Maddox who was along for the ride and sometimes really interested in Dave's treats! Dave helped us with methods on how to help handle Knox's excitement when new people come into the house and to keep him calm when he sees dogs on walks and some things in-between, providing step-by-step instructions for ways we can work with him to get him to those calm places. We really liked his approach and the kindness he showed our dogs. So many places we looked at used electric collars and it was not something we wanted to do, so we were really happy when we found Dave!

    Dave came to train our pup, Hanky who had serious issues with anxiety, aggression, and resource…read moreguarding. Dave was compassionate, informative, and incredibly helpful. He took time to get to know our family and tailor Hank's training to his personality and needs. He is incredibly knowledgeable and we have seen a huge improvement in our dog's behavior. Hanky is happier and now we know how to support him in order to avoid aggression. We also started taking both of our dogs to EveryDog Daycamp and it has been amazing to have a safe place where our dogs can play with other pups without me worrying something might happen to them. I can't recommend Dave and EveryDog enough!

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    Paw Sweet Paw Pet Resorts

    4.3
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    I brought my dog here for the first time last week for a grooming service and was disappointed with…read morethe results. When we got to the place, there was dog hair all over the floor, I chatted with the manager there and they mentioned they wipe the floor 2-3x a day so I must've come during the tail ned. The appointment which typically takes 2-3 hours ended up taking 1.5 hours. They request payment and tip before they bring you your pet. I had some feedback that I shared with the manager and they reassured me that they care deeply about the salon and grooming service so I know they're working on improvements. They were happy to take my dog back to another cleaning, but I didn't have the time. I appreciate the time and effort the manager took to call and chat about my feedback.

    My puppy stayed for two weeks at Paw Sweet Paw, and I have to say the marketing does a better job…read morethan how the business actually operates. Prior to the stay, I was told first-timers get 1 week of free boarding. Knowing that we'd be out of the country for 2 weeks, this was perfect, on top of thinking the workers were nice. I also made sure they would be sending photo updates EVERY DAY via email and that there are cameras in the play area for us to check on him. As the front desk lady could tell, I made sure to make their lives easier, so I printed out 2 A4 sheets of things to know about my pup, being as detailed as possible so they wouldn't be confused about what to do since he's still a puppy. Two weeks later, we had to ask our friend to pick him up because they said no one could help release the pup on Easter Day. When they went to pick him up, both the bowl and the bed were missing, and they couldn't find them on the spot. They had to be delivered the day after, and ONLY because I made that phone call to confirm if they could find my puppy's bowl and his ginormous bed. During those two weeks, we clearly informed them that we would be out of the country and that SMS wouldn't work, yet they didn't remember until I emailed them, twice. Over the 15 days, I could barely see my pup on the camera, and I only received THREE email updates and one 10-second video of my puppy, which didn't even show anything meaningful. It felt like it was recorded just for the sake of sending something. One of the updates was also sent only after I emailed them the second time. Being told we'd be getting one week of free pet boarding for first-timers was WHY we chose to stay here. The staff also told us we could call for a refund if we were mischarged. Two weeks later, when we called, the lady told me they were going through reorganization, so workers were moving around, maybe that's why things were missing, and that the free first week only applied to daycare. I would have to speak to the manager about my concern. The manager obviously had the answer in mind and avoided my phone calls a couple of times, on top of my calls getting hung up more than 2-3 times during transfer. When she finally picked up, without hesitation to my question, she said she couldn't refund me for the first free week, but she could offer me a discount, or a free daycare day or some other discounts. Lol. What's the difference between giving me back a 1-week refund as your team promised versus a discount? Why not solve the problem instead of dancing around it? Why am I getting "punished" when your workers told me the wrong thing? Sure, you might lose a couple hundred bucks, but what's more valuable is that you're losing is a customer who will no longer trust your business, and the word-of-mouth effect that could've helped bring in more customers. As a business owner, you should understand better why pet owners trust you with their dogs and what they expect, especially in Orange County. Unfortunately, our first experience was horrendous and extremely disappointing. The level of disorganization and hassle is beyond disappointing. If you're looking for a pet boarding hotel, I strongly suggest finding somewhere else. Like the lady said, they're going through reorganization, so they might be too busy taking care of customers right now anyway.

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    4.0
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    We recently started bringing our two dogs to daycare at Paw Sweet Paw at the Irvine Spectrum…read moreCenter, and we couldn't be happier with our experience in especially because of Ian. Our little family includes George, our Frenchie who recently underwent back surgery, and Waldo, our Portuguese Water Dog/Poodle mix who struggles with extreme anxiety. Leaving them anywhere can be stressful for us, but Ian immediately put our minds at ease. He is incredibly friendly, professional, and, most importantly, genuinely wonderful with our dogs. He takes the time to understand their individual needs and treats them with such patience and care. With George's recovery and Waldo's anxiety, that extra attentiveness means everything to us. It's clear Ian truly loves what he does, and it shows in the way our pups light up when they see him. We keep coming back because of Ian and the way he treats George and Waldo. I'm sure the entire team is just as kind, but Ian consistently goes above and beyond, and we are so grateful to have found someone we trust with our babies.

    Spacious, huge building that covers everything a pet owner needs which is super convenient! From…read moreboarding to grooming and vet care. Compared to smaller grooming boutiques, this is a big step up! There are multiple packages for grooming, which is what I came for + add ons. Customization of services is always great to have. Also, this is the only place where small dogs are considered to be up to 25 pounds. Other places I've been to will charge significantly more if your dog is just about 15 pounds.

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    5.0
    (35 reviews)

    I am so extremely satisfied with Jessica's services that I needed to leave a review immediately…read more(just picked up my pup from getting groomed about 30 minutes ago). I found Jessica through a google search which led me to her yelp page, once I found out more about the services she offered on her site, and that she was nearby I reached out for a quote via yelp. She was very responsive, was able to fit me in within a few days, very straight forward and notified me of what to expect and arriving before the appt to complete paperwork & review the groom service. I took Lucky in this morning, was greeted immediately, checked in and after Jessica assessed Lucky's condition she notified me that he had very matted fur and what she could do/not do depending on the severity of the fur once she started with the grooming, and what to expect from the groom. I like that she thoroughly informed me of the situation, what my options were and that it would cost more due to the added work to de-matt him and the sensitivities that lucky could experience so she would have to be even more meticulous with the grooming. I picked him up in 2.5 hours and she went though how he needed to be shaven all around because of how matted his fur was, where he could experience irritation (what else to expect) and if I need to take him to the vet due to further irritation because of the condition of his skin from the matted fur. Overall I was floored by her knowledge but also very personable nature (something I have not experienced with a previous groomer). I'm so much more informed (as I had inherited lucky and am a new pet owner, so still learning). She even honored the price she had originally quoted me at which I thought was extremely generous given the nature of the groom. I can't wait to have lucky come back to be groomed and well taken care of by Jessica!

    Jessica is an amazing dog trainer. Our little rescue dog, Enzo is a handful. He was peeing all…read morearound the house, very hard on walks, jumped at other dogs.. pretty embarrassing! Prior to Jessica I called a trainer recommended by friends. He gave me a-lot of grief on why we waited so long to train the dog & gave me an obnoxious timeline & cost estimate. He never heard back from me. Then I found Jessica here. She was sweet & understanding. She came to our place & worked with Enzo for one session first. Where he already improved a-lot! Then she told us he may only need 4 more sessions! She thought us hands on how to work with Enzo, step by step. & he is improving everyday. She is knowledgeable, sweet & a true pack leader. I am so happy that she is teaching us so much we can apply to any dog.

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